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The stories behind these phrase origins are amazing. Too bad they’re not true—and too bad they’re often repeated as fact. Here’s the real scoop behind the expressions.

The first collection of Holmes stories was unwelcome in the Soviet Union, which banned it for 'occultism.'

Stocking up on chow for a potential emergency? If want food that will last for the long haul, reach for one of these endurance champs.

From tea subscription boxes to date night experiences, these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts will still seem thoughtful—and they'll never know you got them right before the holiday.

You may not have heard of these groundbreaking Black innovators and creators in fields from science to comics.

Owls are enigmatic birds, by turns mysterious, lovable, or spooky, depending on whom you ask. Here are some key facts about these wise guys.

Terrorist attacks, serial killers, unsolved murders—Netflix has everything to feed your true crime obsession.

Volcanoes do more than just spew lava. They can usher in revolutions, inspire great works of literature, or even convince people they're seeing ghosts.

It’s not that hard to make friends with a cat, if you know what to do.

A good paradox can befuddle the best of us. If you're in the mood to narrow your brow at seemingly irreconcilable facts, have we got a list for you.

W.E.B. Du Bois co-founded the NAACP—and was a victim of McCarthyism.

You don’t need to be a smark to appreciate these pro wrestling slang terms (but it might help).